By Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, PoliceOne ColumnistWhen I heard about the violent death of yet another St. Petersburg, Fla. cop, I was at first shocked, and then I became frustrated. Frankly, I feel a bit helpless, and I’m guessing some of you do too. But we can’t wallow in self-pity or let ourselves become victims.Be angry!

Online tools like BLUtube and the PoliceOne Academy have made it easier than ever to use video in training presentations, but it’s important that you use it correctly, because it can quickly become a distraction ... Power and responsibility

Five LINZ6 Super-LED lightheads mounted in a plastic housing that fits at the base of the windshield on the 2000-2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTP1 and the 2007-2010 Road King Motorcycle with full fairing. Make sure your motorcycle fleet is safe and seen with the Whelen Harley-Davidson Windshield
Light Array.

The demonstrations in Wisconsin were large, but the gatherings were mostly peaceful. That reflects a philosophy the Madison PD developed after a period of violent turmoil during the '60s and '70s ... 7 professional principles

Handgun with glass breakerWhat do you think about using this tool on a service weapon? Share the pros and cons in the comment section below the video.

Putting the vest to the testEven though the StressVest is not designed specifically for impact, it is built to withstand even the most rigorous scenarios, which this video demonstrates in super-slow motion.

You Lock Up the Bad Guys. We'll Lock Down Your Computer Data

Patrol officers rely upon their rugged mounted computers every hour of every shift. The ARMOR X10gx rugged tablet is designed to withstand almost anything you put it through. So is our new docking system. This rugged unit is compact, saving valuable vehicle space. Its RF module provides switching of WAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS from internal to external antennas automatically & with no interruptions.

Dispatchers are part of the police family and part of your team. You should educate them constructively to improve their performance, even take them on ride-alongs ...
Some live vicariously through your calls

Increase officer safety, reduce crime, improve community relations and more through the use of public records! LexisNexis is committed to furthering the awareness of Data Driven Policing through the use of public records and invites you and your colleagues to learn how to leverage the data and experience
the benefits!

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